- IATA Global Accessibility Symposium
- Universal Access in Airports 2018
- Universal Access in Airports 2016
- ODO Airline Symposium 2018
IATA Global Accessibility Symposium
The IATA Global Accessibility Symposium will take place on 05-06 November 2019 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
The Symposium, kindly hosted by Emirates, will offer an unparalleled platform to debate with stakeholders and passengers how air transport can be a truly accessible and inclusive industry for passengers with disabilities.
In addition to the unique opportunity to look at some of the regulatory/policy approaches worldwide, the Symposium will also identify operational best practices and look at innovative technologies that will enable persons with disabilities to have access to a safe, reliable and dignified travel experience.
Don’t miss the chance to engage with leaders, subject matter experts and outstanding speakers in the aviation industry and, of course, take advantage of some great networking opportunities!
View the agenda here
Interested in Sponsorship/Exhibition Opportunities?
Contact: Ruba Abdul Aziz – Senior Manager, Executive Events
email: abdulr@iata.org
phone: +41 22 770 2715
Universal Access in Airports
Universal Access in Airports (UAIA), provides a unique opportunity for dialogue among the various stakeholders in the aviation industry–airports, airlines, airline service companies and suppliers. This two-day conference, held biennially by Open Doors Organization since 2006, offers an open exchange of ideas and best practice solutions on customer service and accessibility for air travelers with disabilities and aging adults.
Universal Access in Airports 2018
UAIA 2018, held Aug. 27-29 at the InterContinental Hotel MSP, was the most international to date with representatives from Austria, Canada, France, the UK, Switzerland and Japan.
Presentations–August 28, 2018
(In alphabetical order)
Phil Burke, MSP, Part 1
Phil Burke, MSP, Part 2
Roberto Castiglioni, Heathrow Access Advisory Board
Seena Foster, TSA
Maegan Johnson, DOT
Heather Karch, SEA
Jonathan Klein, FAA
Sara Marchant, LGW, Pres. 1
William Neece, Ozion
Leon Patterson, Maryland Aviation Administration
Linda Ristagno, IATA
Alan Howell, MSP and Jens Vange, Alliiance
Presentations–August 29, 2018
(In alphabetical order)
Frank Ciaccio, Houston Airport System
Konrad Gruber, Bulmor
Katie Hench, Infiniteach
Anila Jivanji, American Airlines
Ruben Kazantsev, Antikythera, Part 1
Ruben Kazantsev, Antikythera, Part 2
Jason Luebke, AvTech
Sara Marchant, LGW, Pres. 2
Cathy Nyfors, YVR
Rasha Said, Sensible Innovations (Coming Soon)
Sonny Smith, Air Care Travelers (Coming Soon)
Greg Stilson, Aira
Satoshi Sugie, WHILL Inc.
Please contact Katy O’Reilly for presentations in an accessible format.
Presenting Sponsor
Universal Access in Airports 2016
The 2016 UAIA, held at SFO on Nov. 14-16, set new records both for attendance and quality of the presentations and discussion.
Presentations–November 15, 2016
(In alphabetical order)
Michael Bliwas, Global Repair Group
Phil Burke, MSP, Part 1
Phil Burke, MSP, Part 2
Jorge Garcia, Data Services Accessibility, SFO
Jorge Garcia, SARA Design, SFO
Jorge Garcia, Wheelchair Management, SFO
Jonathan Klein, FAA
Elisha Luyeho, FAA
Matt Mosher, Prime Flight
Wendi Orlando, CVG
Presentations–November 16, 2016
(In alphabetical order)
Lynn Gordon, Arconas, Part 1
Lynn Gordon, Arconas, Part 2
Gloria Louie, SFO
Jens Rothausen-Vange, Alliiance
Jason Shevrin, Arora
George Spohn, SiteCues
Jeff Ulrich, United Airlines
Steve Wareham, Trillion Aviation
ODO Airline Symposium 2018
Monday, August 27, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, MN
Open Doors Organization now holds its Airline Symposium biennially in conjunction with Universal Access in Airports. This invitation only, closed-door session allows air carriers—national, regional and international—to discuss problems and share best practices regarding services and facilities for air travelers with disabilities.
